Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,400 | 33.11 | 3.18 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $9,200 | 30.97 | 3.37 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $8,800 | 28.62 | 3.25 |
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $8,000 | 28.28 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $8,000 | 28.28 | 3.54 |
| Carson Palmquist | COL | $6,100 | 21.54 | 3.53 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $7,400 | 25.77 | 3.48 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $9,200 | 30.97 | 3.37 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 14.05 | 3.27 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 11.28 | 3.32 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 10.66 | 5.08 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,700 | 11.13 | 4.12 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,600 | 8.20 | 3.15 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,300 | 2.58 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,600 | 8.20 | 3.15 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,300 | 2.58 | 1.12 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 13.58 | 3.57 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 11.86 | 3.29 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 11.63 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 13.58 | 3.57 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 10.93 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.70 | 3.63 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,400 | 12.22 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.70 | 3.63 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 16.23 | 3.45 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,100 | 15.83 | 3.10 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,300 | 14.26 | 4.32 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 13.85 | 3.15 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,900 | 13.65 | 3.50 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,600 | 12.72 | 3.53 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $2,800 | 12.17 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $2,800 | 12.17 | 4.35 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,300 | 14.26 | 4.32 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,600 | 10.73 | 4.13 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,400 | 9.82 | 4.09 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Max Kepler | PHI | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,400 | 9.05 | 3.77 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.